Balgarianovinite.com The National Service for Protection (NSP) has removed the security detail assigned to GERB Chair Boyko Borissov and Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski. According to Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, the decision is based on an analysis of data from the competent authorities. The MRF noted that the analysis had been requested by Peevski in December and was carried out by a specialized commission under the NSP Act.
In the new National Assembly, inaugurated on April 30, the parliamentary groups of Continue the Change and Democratic Bulgaria moved two separate bills seeking to restrict the range of people eligible for NSP protection. Peevski’s NSP security detail became a matter of political controversy in 2025.
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GERB leader Boyko Borissov: I am glad there is no longer any information in the Bulgarian services about internal or external threats against me. I am glad that I am now a safe and free Bulgarian citizen.
GERB deputy leader Tomislav Donchev: This seems like an emotional, political decision, but by no means an institutional one. Mr Borissov is a former prime minister and former secretary general of the Ministry of Interior and has problems (as a target of) organized crime. In Bulgaria, there is a long-standing problem regarding the safety and security of former prime ministers.
MRF leader Delyan Peevski: I believe in the competence of State bodies and in their expertise, and in their responsibility when making decisions. This sends one propaganda talking point of Continue the Change and Democratic Bulgaria into the rubbish bin. That is good news.
Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev: Such decisions are political rather than based on professional and expert assessments. A commission decision about 10 days ago meant that Peevski’s and Borissov’s protection should continue. The difference now is that the chief of the State Agency for National Security has changed and no longer serves Peevski. Removing the security details saves millions a year.
Progressive Bulgaria: When institutions do their job, there is no need for specialized legislation. In the cases of Peevski and Borissov, it was obvious that there was no need for personal protection from the NSP. The new government, formed by Progressive Bulgaria, has shown that we are keeping our promise to change Bulgaria and to restore order and legality.
Vazrazhdane MP Tsoncho Ganev: It was about time the government took its first step in the right direction. We are pleased and welcome the decision about Borissov, which is an overdue step on the part of those in power in recent years. As for Peevski, he effectively withdrew his request for security protection. MPs Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski Lose National Protection Service Security Detail 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-05-13 16:34:06 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law